Lesson Plan
What's In A Name? Finding Perimeter
Your students will enjoy using the perimeter formula to find the perimeter of their initials! In this lesson, they will write their initials in block letters on graph paper to include an element of art.
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Learning Objectives
Students will be able find the perimeter of a given shape on graph paper.
Introduction
(15 minutes)- Tell your students that they will learn how to write their initials in block letters on graph paper.
- Demonstrate by writing your initials in block letters on graph paper.
- After demonstrating this style of writing, hand out graph paper to students.
- Instruct them to write their initials in block style letters following the lines on the graph paper. Emphasize that their letters should be at least 3 squares high and 2 squares wide.
- Walk around, and check student work. Guide students who are struggling to write in block style.